BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Similar to the familiar Choisya ternata, this evergreen cultivar has glossy green, aromatic and finely cut, three or five fingered leaves. These delicate, narrow leaves have a slightly oriental feel and are aromatic if crushed. Scented clusters of pink-tinged white flowers emerge in spring. A compact and reliable garden shrub.

Features

• Common name: Mexican Orange Blossom.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Ideally requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized rounded shrub once established.
• Height: 2.5 m (8 ft)
• Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)
• Notes: Prune to shape after flowering if required. This plant was formerly known as Choisya ternata 'Aztec Pearl'.
• Size: 3l containers (25 - 40 cm tall)